Planning Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, October 23, 2019 7:00 PM Council Chambers Planning Commission Chair Dr. Kyle Brown Vice-Chair Ron VanderMolen Commissioner Jorge Grajeda Commissioner Alfredo Camacho Commissioner Gwen Urey Commissioner Richard Bunce Commissioner Kristie Kercheval Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 23, 2019 PLEASE NOTE: Members of the Planning Commission and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the Planning Commission and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Planning Commission or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. • The conduct of Planning Commission meetings is governed by the portion of the California Government Code commonly known as the “Brown Act” and by the Pomona Planning Commission Rules of Procedure. • The Planning Commission meeting is for conducting the City ’s business, and members of the audience must obey the rules of decorum set forth by law. This means that each speaker will be permitted to speak for three minutes to address items that are listed on the Planning Commission agenda or topics which are within the jurisdictional authority of the City. • No profanity, personal attacks, booing, cheering, applauding or other conduct disruptive to the meeting will be permitted. Any person not adhering to the Rules of Procedure or conduct authorized by the Brown Act may be asked to leave the Council Chambers. • All comments directed to the Planning Commission or to any member of the Planning Commission must be directed to the Chairperson (or Vice Chairperson if the Chairperson is absent). We ask that you please respect the business nature of this meeting and the order required for the proceedings conducted in the Council Chambers. A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Kyle Brown B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Kyle Brown C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Kyle Brown, Vice-Chairperson Ron VanderMolen, Commissioner Jorge Grajeda, Commissioner Alfredo Camacho, Commissioner Gwen Urey, Commissioner Dick Bunce and Commissioner Kristie Kercheval. D. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. At this time, the general public is invited to address the Planning Commission concerning any items that are not listed on the agenda, which are not public hearings, or other items under the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Comments from the public of any nonagenda items will be limited to three (3) minutes in accordance with City policy. 2. Any applicant or member of the public wishing to speak on any item that is listed on the agenda is requested to adhere to the following protocol procedures/guidelines: a) Prior to the meeting, or during the meeting prior to an agenda item being discussed, any person wishing to address the Planning Commission shall complete a speaker card and submit it to the Planning Manager. Speaker cards are available in the foyer of the City Council Chambers and from the Minutes Clerk. b) When called upon, the person shall come to the podium, state his /her name and address for the record, and, if speaking for an organization or other group, identify the organization or group represented. Whenever any group of persons wishes to address the Planning Commission on the same subject matter, the Chairperson may, at his /her discretion, request that the group choose a spokesperson to address the Commission. c) All remarks should be addressed to the Planning Commission as a whole, and not to individual Commissioners . Questions, if any, should be directed to the presiding Chairperson who will determine whether, or in what manner an answer will be provided. 3. Together the Planning Commission members, City Staff and public honor Pomona ’s important City meeting values: a) To speak and to listen to everyone with respect and courtesy; to honor fairness and our cherished democratic process. City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 10/17/2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 23, 2019 b) To affirm Pomona’s dedication to lead as a Compassionate City. Thank you all for keeping these values and this commitment to act with them ever present in our minds as we proceed with the meeting together. E. CONSENT CALENDAR: All items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted by a single motion without separate discussion. If a discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Planning Commissioner, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All remaining items not removed from the Consent Calendar by a Planning Commissioner shall be voted on prior to discussion of the item(s) requested to be pulled. 1. Approval of draft Planning Commission Minutes meeting of September 25, 2019. Attachments: PCM 9.25.19 F. HEARING ITEMS: 1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 11796-2019) and Tentative Parcel Map (PARCEL MAP 11797-2019) Project Address: 1349 - 1351 S. San Antonio Avenue Project Applicant: Linda Cheng Project Planner: Lynda Lara, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 3 A request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 11796-2019) and Tentative Parcel Map (PARCELMAP 11797-2019) to subdivide a 16,858 square-foot property into two lots to allow for the construction of a two-story 2,383 square-foot single family dwelling, 521 square foot garage, and a 1,200 square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit. The property is located in the R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family) and S (Supplemental Use Overlay) Districts. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the criteria for a Class 35 (In-fill Development) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, 15332; and Class 15 (Minor Land Subdivisions) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15315 Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: The Planning Division recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached draft Resolutions recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP 11796-2019) and Tentative Parcel Map (PARCELMAP 11797-2019), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachemnt 1 - Draft PC CUP Resolution Attachment 1 - Draft PC Parcel Map Resolution Attachment 2 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Site Photos Attachment 5 - Public Hearing Notice & Radius Map 2. Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP 12699-2019) City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 10/17/2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 23, 2019 Project Address: 1598 S. Reservoir Street Project Applicant: Albert Caballero Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Planning Technician Council District: CC District No. 3 Request for approval for the unpermitted removal of an oak tree on a legal nonconforming residential property located at 1598 S. Reservoir Street in the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15304, (Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached PC Resolution recommending approval of Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP 12699-2019) approving the request for the unpermitted removal of an oak tree on a legal nonconforming residential property located at 1598 S. Reservoir Street in the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District, subject to findings and conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 2 - Site Photographs Attachment 3 - Vicinity Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 4 - Certified Arborist's Report (Provided by Applicant) Attachment 5 - 400 Foot Radius Map & Public Hearning Notice 3. Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP 12724-2019) Project Address: 2088 Pinehurst Place Project Applicant: Alejandro Gaspar Project Planner: Alan Fortune, Planning Technician Council District: CC District No. 3 Request for approval for the unpermitted removal of an oak tree on a residential property located at 2088 Pinehurst Place in the R-1-7,200 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15304, (Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached PC Resolution recommending approval of Major Oak Tree Permit (MAJOTP 12724-2019) approving the request for the unpermitted removal of an oak tree on a residential property located at 2088 Pinehurst Place in the R-1-7,200 (Single Family Residential) Zoning District, subject to findings and conditions. City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 10/17/2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 23, 2019 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution Attachment 2 - Site Photographs Attachment 3 - Location Map & Aerial Photograph Attachment 4 - 400 foot Radius Map & Public Hearing Notice 4. Conditional Use Permit (CUP 9633-2018) and Variance (VAR 11693-2019) Project Address: 1600 W. Holt Avenue Project Applicant: Fiedlergroup Project Planner: Ata Khan, Senior Planner Council District: CC District No. 1 Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 9633-2018) to construct a gas station and convenience store with a beer and wine off-sale license (Type 20 ABC License); and Variance (VAR 11693-2019) to deviate from Pomona Corridors Specific Plan development standards to accommodate a gas station; for the property located at 1600 West Holt Avenue. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Sections 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP 9633-2018) and Variance (VAR 11693-2019), subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1: Draft Resolution for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 9633-2018) Attachment 2: Draft Resolution for Variance (VAR 11693-2019) Attachment 3: Location Map and Aerial Photograph Attachment 4: Site Plan Attachment 5: Proof of Publication of Public Hearing Notice G. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATION: H. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR/PLANNING MANAGER COMMUNICATION: I. DISCUSSION: ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Planning Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regularly scheduled meeting of November 13, 2019 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 10/17/2019 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda October 23, 2019 I, Gustavo N. Gonzalez, AICP, Planning Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the October 23, 2019 meeting of the Planning Commission was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City Council Chambers, and on the City’s website www.ci.pomona.ca.us on October 17, 2019. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Gustavo N. Gonzalez, AICP, Planning Manager City of Pomona Page 6 Printed on 10/17/2019